Missing People Choir, made up of individuals who have suffered the loss of friends or family members who have gone missing, wowed judges and Britain's Got Talent viewers alike with their heartbreaking audition, singing an original song penned by one of the members, titled I Miss You.

The 38-year-old ITV judge exclusively opened up to Express.co.uk about the emotional moment when the charity choir first performed, saying: "I was really proud to be a part of the show when that aired.

"I just thought, 'this is how you use your platform responsibly'," she continued.

"It was such an important message, it was so beautifully done and I think everyone watching had empathy for them and compassion for them and respected them and admired them."

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Alesha said that the nation are behind Missing People Choir '100 per cent'

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With the Missing People Choir hotly tipped as favourites to win the show, Alesha added: "I think the nation's behind them 100 per cent so they could win. It's all down to that performance on the night."

The choir will take to the stage in the last semi-final of the series tonight when they go up against the likes of Amanda Holden's golden buzzer act, comedian Daliso Chaponda, impressionist Jess Robinson and rival choir Perfect Pitch.